Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution display

powerful processor options

good thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

high price point

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC298
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 95 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15IMH 81YX 015UK
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